MOST POPULAR BY YEAR

1920 — “Swanee” by Al Jolson
1921 — “I Ain’t Got Nobody” by Marion Harris
1922 — “My Man” by Fanny Brice
1923 — “Down Hearted Blues” by Bessie Smith
1924 — “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin
1925 — “Sweet Georgia Brown” by Ben Bernie
1926 — “Bye Bye, Blackbird” by Gene Austin
1927 — “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael
1928 — “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)” by Jimmie Rodgers
1929 — “Makin’ Whoopee” by Eddie Cantor

1930 — “Happy Days Are Here Again” by Ben Selvin
1931 — “Minnie the Moocher” by Cab Calloway & His Cotton Club Orchestra
1932 — “Night and Day” by Fred Astaire and Leo Reisman
1933 — “Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin’ All the Time)” by Ethel Waters
1934 — “Moonglow” by Benny Goodman
1935 — “Cheek to Cheek” by Fred Astaire
1936 — “The Way You Look Tonight” by Fred Astaire
1937 — “Once in a While” by Tommy Dorsey
1938 — “My Reverie” by Larry Clinton
1939 — “Over the Rainbow” by Glenn Miller

1940 — “I’ll Never Smile Again” by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers
1941 — “Frenesi” by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra
1942 — “Moonlight Cocktail” by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra
1943 — “I’ve Heard That Song Before” by Harry James and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest
1944 — “Swinging on a Star” by Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra and the Williams Brothers Quartet 
1945 — “Till the End of Time” by Perry Como with Russ Case and His Orchestra
1946 — “The Gypsy” by the Ink Spots
1947 — “Heartaches” by Ted Weems and His Orchestra with Elmo Tanner
1948 — “Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)” by Peggy Lee with Dave Barbour and the Brazilians
1949 — “Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)” by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra

1950 — “Goodnight Irene” by Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra and the Weavers
1951 — “How High the Moon” by Les Paul and Mary Ford
1952 — “Cry” by Johnnie Ray and the Four Lads
1953 — “The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)” by Percy Faith and His Orchestra featuring Felicia Sanders
1954 — “Little Things Means a Lot” by Kitty Kallen with Jack Pleiss and His Orchestra 
1955 — “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” by Pérez Prado and His Orchestra
1956 — “Don’t Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley
1957 — “All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley
1958 — “Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blue)” by Domenico Modugno
1959 — “The Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton

1960 — “Theme From a Summer Place” by Percy Faith
1961 —  “Tossin’ and Turnin’” by Bobby Lewis
1962 — “Stranger on the Shore” by Acker Bilk
1963 — “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
1964 — “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles
1965 — “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
1966 — “The Ballad of the Green Berets” by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler
1967 — “To Sir With Love” by Lulu
1968 — “Hey Jude” by the Beatles
1969 — “Sugar, Sugar” by the Archies

1970 — “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel
1971 — “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night
1972 — “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
1973 — “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando
1974 — “The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand
1975 — “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille
1976 — “Silly Love Songs” by Wings
1977 — “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart
1978 — “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb
1979 — “My Sharona” by the Knack

1980 — “Call Me” by Blondie
1981 — “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes
1982 — “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John
1983 — “Every Breath You Take” by the Police
1984 — “When Doves Cry” by Prince
1985 — “Careless Whisper” by Wham! featuring George Michael
1986 — “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne and Friends
1987 — “Walk Like an Egyptian” by the Bangles
1988 — “Faith” by George Michael
1989 — “Look Away” by Chicago

1990 — “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips
1991 — “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” by Bryan Adams
1992 — “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men
1993 — “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
1994 — “The Sign” by Ace of Base
1995 — “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio featuring L.V.
1996 — “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Río
1997 — “Candle in the Wind 1997” by Elton John
1998 — “Too Close” by Next
1999 — “Believe” by Cher

2000 — “Breathe” by Faith Hill
2001 — “Hanging by a Moment” by Lifehouse
2002 — “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback
2003 — “In da Club” by 50 Cent
2004 — “Yeah!” by Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
2005 — “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey
2006 — “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter
2007 — “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé
2008 — “Low” by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
2009 — “Boom Boom Pow” by the Black Eyed Peas
2010 — “Tik Tok” by Kesha
2011 — “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
2012 — “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye featuring Kimbra
2013 — “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
2014 — “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
2015 — “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
2016 — “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber
2017 — “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
2018 — “God’s Plan” by Drake
2019 — “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
2020 — “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd
2021 — “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
2022 — “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
2023 — “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen

https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/article/the-most-popular-song-the-year-you-were-born/

SQUIRRELS

RIGHT NOW

It’s 58 Degrees Fahrenheit at 5:30 pm on Monday October 14th. 

It seems pretty perfect to me!

SHARPEN YOUR AXE

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours 

to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” 

YOU DESERVE BETTER

A dear friend said 

these words to me 

“YOU DESERVE BETTER”

At different times in my life I have said these words to myself. 

But then that thought trickles 

out of my head, 

like sand though my fingers. 

But as I feel a fork in the 

road approaching, 

I remember my friends words. 

YOU DESERVE BETTER

And in my head I say them,

over and over, 

until the gray matter cobwebs 

stir, and I can see that,

I DESERVE BETTER. 

NEVER CAST TWICE

“Like snowflakes, 

the human pattern 

is never cast twice. 

We are uncommonly and 

marvelously intricate in 

thought and action, 

our problems are most

 complex and, too often,

silently borne.”

Alice Childress

THE NIGHT SKY

When the sun does this…

This is what we see in Kentucky!

I didn’t take any of these photos. A big Thank You to Makayla, Donna and Tina!!!

And Arizona!

POMPANO SUNSET

Milton makes a pretty sunset!

WAITING

My Florida “Girls Weekend” buddy Lynn, catching some rays by the pool as she waits for Hurricane Milton to arrive! 

VERY SMALL THINGS

One of the very small things that we can all control is just to be nice to other people and to be responsive to when other people go out of their way and do something well for you or just they do a good job. You can be more generous with compliments. 

Neal Roese

THE TWO ARE LINKED

I NEED TO GET A BROOM

EEK

38 HOURS

I had the opportunity to meet up with my friend Lynn. We met when we were 12, it has been a lifelong friendship. I feel blessed to be able to have shared the last 38 hours catching up. 

This is something we need to do far more often. 

Here’s to Girls Trip Next Year!

MY PRINCESS PEACH

BE READY

“If I could go back and tell my thirty-year-old self one thing,

it would be this:

It’s those risks you take, and the courage you have to take them, that will be the making of your life.”

Ina Garten

SPICY HEARTS

DINNER

CORNBREAD CASSEROLE 

Corn bread mix 1 box

Creamed corn 1can

Frozen Corn 1 handful

Green chillies diced 1 small can

Egg 1

Taco seasoning 1tablespoon

   Mix and add half to a greased cake round. 

Ground Beef (browned and drained)

Taco Seasoning 2 Tablespoons 

    Spoon over cornbread mix

Cover with shredded cheese

Top with the rest of the cornbread batter. 

Cover with cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. 

Let it cool for 15 minutes. Slice

Add sour cream and green onions for garnish. 

I make three at a time. Once totally cool, I place two in freezer bags, label and freeze. Great reheated!

OCTOBER IN MY TOWN

OCTOBER 2024

BE READY

“Sometimes opportunities float right past your nose. 

Work hard, apply yourself, 

and be ready.

When an opportunity comes 

you can grab it.”

Julie Andrews

ITS STARTING

SOME SOCIAL RULES

1. Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to.

2. Return money that you have borrowed even before the person who loaned it to you remembers or asks for it. It shows your integrity and character. The same goes for umbrellas, pens, and lunch boxes.

3. Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is treating you to lunch or dinner.

4. Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh, so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids?’ Or ‘Why haven't you bought a house?’ Or ‘Why haven't you bought a car?’ For God’s sake, it isn’t your problem.

5. Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public.

6. If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time.

7. Respect different shades of opinions. Remember, what may seem like 6 to you might appear as 9 to someone else. Besides, a second opinion is good for an alternative.

8. Never interrupt people while they are talking. Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all.

9. If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again. It encourages one to do more and shows how appreciative you are.

10. Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.

11. Praise publicly. Criticize privately.

12. There’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.” If they want to talk about losing weight, they will.

13. When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next.

14. If a colleague tells you they have a doctor's appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say "I hope you’re okay." Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they'll do so without your inquisitiveness.

15. Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed by how rudely you treat someone below you, but people will notice if you treat them with respect.

16. If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude.

17. Never give advice until you’re asked.

18. When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age or salary.

19. Mind your business unless anything involves you directly - just stay out of it.

20. Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect. Moreover, eye contact is as important as your speech.

21. Never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor. Similarly, don't talk about your children in the midst of the barren.

22. After reading a good message, consider saying "Thanks for the message."

APPRECIATION remains the easiest way of getting what you don't have.

I have several to improve on!!!

STILL GOT IT!

MERMAIDS

When my Jessette was little she loved playing with the embroidery floss, she said they were her “Mermaids” She loved them!

This is just one portion of my mermaid collection. 

I’m working on Christmas gift. And all these colorful mermaids are going to be used! 🧜🏼‍♀️ 🪡

KUDOS

I like to give random Kudos. I think we all need unexpected praise. The voices in our head are oftentimes critical, but unexpected praise or kudos does a lot for everyone’s self esteem.

I often comment on cute shoes and outfits. But it can be anything really. 

It just makes people feel good and it costs me nothing. 

I saw this in someone’s feed ant loved it. If we all shared kudos, we would all be a bit happier!

This was left from one camper to another:

ENTHUSIASM

“Follow your enthusiasm. 

It’s something I’ve 

always believed in. 

Find those parts of your life you enjoy the most.

Do what you enjoy doing.”

Jim Henson

MOON RISING

Over the mountains in Arizona this weekend.

Thanks M.O.

MORE WISDOM

Respect is earned 

Honestly is appreciated 

Trust is gained 

Loyalty is returned

Zig Ziglar

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Had dinner and drinks with coworkers in Louisville tonight. 

Great fun!!!

Below is the “Sneaky Bastard” that I took back to my room! 

WELL SAID

A friend wrote this on FB. 

I've said many times that "churchy" people are the main reason people stop going to church, or never go in the first place. It seems to be getting even worse with spewing hate, judgement and ridicule toward people who dare to be or look or think differently than we do. It hurts my heart to think that this is the image of Christianity non-believers are seeing. The devil knows, and can quote, Scripture as well as any human being and still has so much hate inside. Quoting the Bible in one breath and vomiting nastiness in the next is not rooted in love.

I see so many people posting superior self reflections, because they are church goers and they are prayer warriors. Then in their next post, they are bad mouthing politicians and showing their hate. How can you be a good person, then show your ugly? The two don’t go together. 

BE WILLING

“You should be unique, you should be confident, and that’s how people remember who you are. You have to be willing to share who you are 

and your story.”

Venessa Williams 

ENJOY THE RIDE

"Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you.

Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways.

Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride."

Anthony Bourdain